Chapter 9: Questioning
Anna's Point of View
I walked towards the guy sitting on the ground and tried to ask him.
"E-excuse me, who are you?"
I said with a shaky voice but I still ignored my nervousness to fight for my curiosity. I've waited for a few seconds and the person is not opening his eyes yet. It's pretty perculiar that I think I have seen this person's face.
I should just focus on finding Kaito and mind my own business. But this man is very weird and seems dangerous. While I was observing this man's body, I noticed his eyes srarting to move and open. His brown-colored pupils were revealed.
The man suddenly gripped my arms tight and pushed me to the wall of the building while one of his hands is holding the sword facing near at my neck. My heart began to pund rapidly and tried to close my eyes.
"State your intention!"
His breathy and husky voice made me scream inside. And what does he meant by intention? I should be asking that question!
"I'm just a student here at this school! Please do no harm!"
I begged but it seems like I made him angry for not lowering my voice. He slowly brought his sword closer to my neck. I closed my eyes as I felt the coldness of the metal edge of the sword pushing closer to my neck. I'm going to die here in a wrong time!
"You didn't shout for help"
I opened my eyes when all of a suddent, he dropped me on the ground forcefully. I looked at the man again with a fierce look.
"And you didn't continue to murder me"
I responded. The man then laughed at my response. What's funny? And who are you anyway?
"I only kill people who can't face the reality. And you, you are dignified to face it, even when it comes to ending your own life"
The man said and offered me a hand to get up from the ground. I had to think for a second before accepting it. What a relief but hat still doesn't change the fact that you're very dangerous for almost killing me.
"Who are you? Why do you have a sword? Why are you here in the school with that?"
Questions were making me feel crazy while I lowkey panicked.
"You will know later, they will all know later. For now, I just want you to keep this a secret, or else, I won't have to decide on killing you"
The man smirked at me and started to climb the tree on the distant to pass over the school fence. I stayed frozen for a few seconds after experiencing what just happened. I'm in danger, I'm totally near the end of my existence!
I walked away from the behind of the building traumatized from what happened. My throat got dry and my palm is sweating hard. I got no one to share my problems. I looked around and saw plenty of students minding their own business. Why has no one, literally no one, decided to go to the back of the building when the time I was almost killed?
I looked at the second floor of the admission building and saw Kaito and his friends from the ground i quickly went to the building and went upstairs to the second floor. It's still fortunate for I didn't trip down since I'm always a clumsy person.
As I got to the hallway of the second floor, I didn't saw Kaito, but I saw his friends, Shina and Savier having a good time laughing and all. I went to them and tried asking where Kaito is.
"Umm, hello, where is Kaito? It is supposed to be our tutoring hours already"
I asked them with an awkward laugh at the end. They looked at me like they are not into this. They stayed silent for a few seconds, looking at me. Why are they like this? I'm trying to be nice and all. These students just don't care.
"Chieko! You know, you are very pretty!"
Shina then began talking to me, while she touches and part my hair smoothly. Suddenly, she used her strength to grab and pull my hair, causing me to scream loudly from the pain.
"I'm very sorry! I think it just happened because you deserve it. Chieko, don't act innocent. I know you have a bad side!"
Shina said as Savier laughed while drinking his water. Why are you guys doing this to me? What did Chieko do to you? Is Chieko even a good person? Because I don't own this body! I just want to shout all these things but I can't.
"And don't act too rude and barbarous. It doesn't make you any less of a cool person"
I gathered all of my courage to face this girl. It has to be done or else, I would probably endure this pain for a long time.
"I'm not rude, I'm just acting my own way"
Shina replied and took the water from Savier's hand. When all of a sudden, she threw away the water at my face.
"See? Atleast I managed to wash away your dirty attitude"
Shina smirked at me while Savier's laugh at the beside intimidated me. I suddenly felt weak, my hands are shaking and I felt like I'm going to have a breakdown. Until Kaito, showed up, walking on the corridor. I felt relieved upon seeing him.
"What are you guys doing?"
As soon as Kaito went near, he took the bottle which was Shina is holding. Kaito stared at my wet face and shirt with a serious face.
"Ah I accidentally poured water on her face. I didn't mean to do that"
With an unsteady voice, Shina still managed to lie. How cruel this girl is. I had a lot of good thoughts about her yet this is her personality that I discovered.
"Suit yourselves"
Kaito then started walking away from us. He's not going to defend me? I didn't expect this.
"Well, look at that, it was easier to get away from him"
Shina said followed by an annoying laugh.
What was I expecting? I'm not a girl that deserves a to be defended, I'm not a girl that deserves so much praise. I was not supposed to be like that in the first place.
Without realization, I stsrted to cry. I know that I'm not right here either but I just want to let out my pain.
"Chieko?"
A voice called out my name from behind. I quickly wiped my tears on my cheeks before looking around. As I turned around, I saw Ryogi running towards me.
"What happened? Are you okay?"
Ryogi asked me as she held my cheeks trying to wipe away my tears. I didn't respond to him, instead I continued crying.
"Are you her admirer? I'm very sorry, I accidentally poured down water on her face. I'm giving an apology for an unintentional action that I did"
Shina replied with a fake worried face written on her eyes.
"You should go home. Youhave no energy anymore. You deserve to rest'
Ryogi responded as he patted my head. I only nodded at him and we both start walking towards the staircase quietly.
He's right. I need a rest for today. This is enough for the day. I met a potential killer and I encountered Shina's dirty attitude. The worse part is Kaito didn't help me. It feels like we are only strangers, but on the other hand, I'm very thankful that Ryogi is here by my side. He's very close to me. He's a man that every deserving girl should have.
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It's night as Aunt Naomi, Ryogi and I are having a conversation about what happened. Ryogi seemed to be so worried that he told it to Aunt Naomi.
"That Shina is so fake. Dear, I'm very sorry if you are experiencing this horrible nonsense"
Aunt Naomi said with a teary eyes. I didn't know Aunt Naomi cries so easily.
"No, no. Aunt Naomi, it's not your fault. You have no fault from this mess. I should just be more courageous and more patient on dealing with things like these"
I replied. She then hugged me tightly as she cried from my back.
"You're such a kind woman. I'm going to sleep now so good night"
Aunt Naomi said with a high toned voice. I just want to say that this family is the best family. Aunt Naomi acts the best mother of this 19th Century, even if she's not my real mother here.
As soon as she let go of me, Aunt Naomi stood up from the ground and went upstairs to her room, while both me and Ryogi was left out.
"Ryogi, I just want to say thank you for helping me out a while ago. If it were not for you, I would be in a bigger mess"
I tried to avoid blushing while I'm talking. I can see he is smiling widely.
"No problem, I always want to treat you like a younger sister, since I'm the only child!"
Ryogi said. He treats me like a sister... How sweet of him, I guess. My heart feels like it stopped beating for a few seconds. He only treats me like a younger sister, and nothing much. My smile slowly fades away from my face as he stood up from the ground.
"You're still staying here? I'm going to head up to sleep"
He added. I nodded as answer to his question and he quickly went upstairs to his room, while I got alone in this lonely room.
I got rejected, even if I didn't confess.